Sexy and stylish home theater systems: HTIBs with tall-boy speakers

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	John Falcone, senior associate editor	Call it Wife Acceptance Factor, Significant Other Acceptance Parameters, or just plain good taste--there are plenty of reasons to not want a big, bulky set of five or six speakers, a subwoofer, and a rack full of ugly, black A/V equipment intruding on your home's otherwise well-maintained design. You could go the virtual-surround route, which would mean fewer speakers, or you could select one of one of the latest "lifestyle" home-theater-in-a-box models. Each of these stylish HTIBs feature tallboy speakers that stand out rather than blend in--but these systems are so sleek and sexy that you'll actually want to show them off.

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